These days there are more superhero shows on the air than you can count on both hands. So perhaps it comes as no surprise that on shows where differences (i.e. superpowers!) are celebrated, so are LGBT characters. Whether they're superheroes, allies, or villains, there's a growing list of queer characters on your favorite superhero series.

Check out this gallery, full of episode shots and behind-the-scenes images, to discover the best of the batch.

The Ray - Russell Tovey played Ray Terrill/The Ray on 'The Flash' and 'Legends of Tomorrow,' as well as having voiced him in 'Freedom Fighters: The Ray' (The CW). The gay character is married to Citizen Cold.

John Constantine - Matt Ryan played the bisexual antihero on NBC's 'Constantine.' He's also appeared on 'Arrow' and 'Legends of Tomorrow' in the role, as well as having lent his voice to the character in 'Constantine: City of Demons' (The CW).

Your favorite LGBT superheroes and villains on TV

Superqueer-oes to the rescue!

These days there are more superhero shows on the air than you can count on both hands. So perhaps it comes as no surprise that on shows where differences (i.e. superpowers!) are celebrated, so are LGBT characters. Whether they're superheroes, allies, or villains, there's a growing list of queer characters on your favorite superhero series.

Check out this gallery, full of episode shots and behind-the-scenes images, to discover the best of the batch.